American Psychiatric Association Archives

How Adversity Can Lead to Personal Growth

By Emily Esfahani Smith

In the face of hardship, some people manage to find deeper meaning and purpose. Discover the factors of post-traumatic growth.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: How My TV Bummed Me Out

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Last week's news and media cycle left me sour. Even a bit depressed. But the good news? Science is examining why that is.

- General Health -

The Distracted Adult

By Jessie Sholl

ADD is not just a childhood condition. Millions of adult Americans suffer from it, mostly undiagnosed. Here’s how to recognize its symptoms — and keep it from running your life.